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Quiz about Paolo di Canio Italian Masterpiece

Paolo di Canio Italian Masterpiece Quiz

There is no more an exciting footballer in the British game than Paolo di Canio. In fact, it is hard to think of any player in the 1990s, has given as much entertainment value.

A multiple-choice quiz by doomed. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
doomed

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,242

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
12 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. In which City was di Canio born? Hint

Naples

Milan

Rome

Turin

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Question 2 of 25

2. Paolo is the youngest of four brothers?

True

False

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Question 3 of 25

3. What was the name of his first junior club? Hint

Quarterlicco 86

Fertisco 44

Sempesa 23

Rinascita 79

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Question 4 of 25

4. His second youth team was Pro Tevere Roma, but at which Italian Serie B side, did he first make the grade at youth level? Hint

AC Milan

AS Roma

SS Lazio

Internazionale

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Question 5 of 25

5. Who did he make his league debut against? Hint

Cesena

Napoli

Ternana

Lecce

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Question 6 of 25

6. In five seasons with SS Lazio he played 54 times, but how many goals did he score? Hint

Six

Ten

Eight

Four

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Question 7 of 25

7. Season 1986-87 saw Paolo go on loan. In his loan spell, he played 27 times and scored 2 goals. Which Serie C2 side did he play for? Hint

Empoli

Udinese

Lucchese

Ternana

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Question 8 of 25

8. He left SS Lazio at the end of season 1989-90. To which club did he move? Hint

Celtic

AC Milan

Juventus

Napoli

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Question 9 of 25

9. Season 1992-93 saw Paolo win his first major honour as a player. Which trophy did Juventus win? Hint

European Cup Winners Cup

Italian Cup

Italian Scudetto

UEFA Cup

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Question 10 of 25

10. 1993-94 saw Paolo moved yet again. This time, where did he move to for just one season? Hint

Cremonese

Napoli

Parma

Roma

11. 1994-95 season was a strange one for di Canio. First, he left to return to Juventus only to not kick a ball for them, but internal problems began to dog his career, and he was sold to what team? Hint

AC Milan

Celtic

Internazionale

Sheffield Wednesday

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Question 12 of 25

12. Yet again, his disciplinary problems got the better of him and he was told to leave Milan. Sadly, no one wanted him so it meant leaving his beloved Italy. He joined Celtic, but who was the manager who brought him to Glasgow? Hint

Billy McNeil

Martin O'Neill

Kenny Dalglish

Wim Jansen

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Question 13 of 25

13. Paolo made his debut as a substitute on August 24th 1996 against whom? Hint

Hearts

Dundee

Kilmarnock

St Johnstone

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Question 14 of 25

14. Di Canio made his full home debut on September 7th 1996 against Hibernian. He failed to score in a win to Celtic, but what was the result? Hint

4-0

5-0

4-1

5-2

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Question 15 of 25

15. Paolo faced Rangers on five occasions in his career. How many times was he on the winning side? Hint

one

three

two

none

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Question 16 of 25

16. Only one season was played in Glasgow before he moved again. Which club did he join next? Hint

West Ham United

Charlton Athletic

Leeds United

Sheffield Wednesday

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Question 17 of 25

17. Who did he make his FULL debut against? Hint

Charlton Athletic

Leeds United

Sheffield Wednesday

West Ham United

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Question 18 of 25

18. Who did he score his first goal in the Premiership against? Hint

Wimbledon

Everton

Derby County

Tottenham

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Question 19 of 25

19. Di Canio hit the headlines on November 22nd 1997 for all the wrong reasons. What was it that caused such a stir? Hint

He stuck two fingers up to the opposing fans

He headbutted Nigel Winterburn

He pushed referee Paul Alcock to the ground

He dropped his shorts in front of the family enclosure

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Question 20 of 25

20. He left Sheffield Wednesday in season 1998-99. Who were the opponents in his last game for Wednesday? Hint

West Ham United

Crystal Palace

Arsenal

Aston Villa

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Question 21 of 25

21. His next stop was Upton Park. Who did he make his FULL debut against? Hint

Leeds United

Arsenal

Manchester City

BoltonWanderers

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Question 22 of 25

22. How many times did Paolo find the net in season 1998-99 for West Ham United? Hint

four

six

five

seven

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Question 23 of 25

23. Paolo won the 'BBC Goal of the Season' award in 1999-2000 season. Who did he score his wonder goal against? Hint

Wimbledon

Chelsea

Bradford City

Manchester United

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Question 24 of 25

24. Which goalkeeper tried to fool di Canio by putting his arm up and standing still only to see the Italian wizard score and send the keepers team out of the FA Cup? Hint

David James

Shay Given

David Seaman

Fabian Bartez

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Question 25 of 25

25. Season 2002/03 was a bad one for West Ham United in which they were relegated. However, they did beat London rivals Chelsea twice, but did Di Canio score in both matches?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which City was di Canio born?

Answer: Rome

He was born in Rome in July 1968.

2. Paolo is the youngest of four brothers?

Answer: True

He has three older brothers Antonio, Giuliano and Dino.

3. What was the name of his first junior club?

Answer: Rinascita 79

Rinascita was the first team he played for at the age of 13. He played for them in 1981.

4. His second youth team was Pro Tevere Roma, but at which Italian Serie B side, did he first make the grade at youth level?

Answer: SS Lazio

His first professional contract came with Lazio, however the club were a Serie B side when he joined. He joined SS Lazio at the age of 14, in 1982.

5. Who did he make his league debut against?

Answer: Cesena

He made his full debut on October 9th 1988, in a 0-0 draw away to Cesena.

6. In five seasons with SS Lazio he played 54 times, but how many goals did he score?

Answer: Four

1988-89, 30 apps 1 goal. 1989-90, 24 apps 3 goals. 1985-86 & 1987-88, no apps. All appearances came at League level.

7. Season 1986-87 saw Paolo go on loan. In his loan spell, he played 27 times and scored 2 goals. Which Serie C2 side did he play for?

Answer: Ternana

Paolo still goes to games when he can, his love for Ternana is said to be one of his strongest for any of his clubs.

8. He left SS Lazio at the end of season 1989-90. To which club did he move?

Answer: Juventus

Paolo had three seasons at Juventus. He played 88 times scoring on 6 occasions.

9. Season 1992-93 saw Paolo win his first major honour as a player. Which trophy did Juventus win?

Answer: UEFA Cup

Paolo played nine times in the UEFA Cup campaign. Juventus beat Borussia Dortmund 6-1 on aggregate.

10. 1993-94 saw Paolo moved yet again. This time, where did he move to for just one season?

Answer: Napoli

In 26 appearances he scored 5 times. That season he was voted onto the Serie A team of the season list.

Answer: AC Milan

His boyhood dream to turn out for AC came true, and his best football in Serie A was at Milan. He played 37 times and scored 6 goals, he also landed his one and only Scudetto in season 1994-95.

Answer: Wim Jansen

Wim Jansen took the gamble and it paid off.

13. Paolo made his debut as a substitute on August 24th 1996 against whom?

Answer: Kilmarnock

He came on to score on is debut in a 3-1 win at Kilmarnock.

14. Di Canio made his full home debut on September 7th 1996 against Hibernian. He failed to score in a win to Celtic, but what was the result?

Answer: 5-0

5-0 it was and he then scored twice at home to Dunfermline a fortnight later.

15. Paolo faced Rangers on five occasions in his career. How many times was he on the winning side?

Answer: one

In a 2-0 Scottish Cup quarter final on March 6th 1997, in which he scored once. In the four Premier games Rangers won all four. Paolo played 34 times and scored 15 goals, in Scottish League and Cup competition.

16. Only one season was played in Glasgow before he moved again. Which club did he join next?

Answer: Sheffield Wednesday

He joined in August 1997.

17. Who did he make his FULL debut against?

Answer: Leeds United

He made his debut as a sub on August 9th at Newcastle, in which Wednesday lost 2-1. Four days later, he made his home debut starting in a 3-1 loss.

18. Who did he score his first goal in the Premiership against?

Answer: Wimbledon

He scored against all the others, but Wimbledon were first in a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park on August 23rd 1997.

19. Di Canio hit the headlines on November 22nd 1997 for all the wrong reasons. What was it that caused such a stir?

Answer: He pushed referee Paul Alcock to the ground

Paolo in his wisdom was sent off, and then shoved referee Paul Alcock to the ground. Di Canio was banned for eight matches that season.

20. He left Sheffield Wednesday in season 1998-99. Who were the opponents in his last game for Wednesday?

Answer: Arsenal

On September 26th 1998, he played in a 1-0 win over Arsenal at Hillsborough. He never played for them again. He joined West Ham on January 27th 1999.

21. His next stop was Upton Park. Who did he make his FULL debut against?

Answer: Arsenal

Like he finished against Arsenal at Wednesday, he started against Arsenal for West Ham on February 6th 1999. Alas for him, his debut was a whacking 4-0 loss at home. He did however make his debut as a sub a week earlier at Wimbledon in a 0-0 draw.

22. How many times did Paolo find the net in season 1998-99 for West Ham United?

Answer: four

He scored four times, once each against Blackburn Rovers on 27th Feburary 1999, in a 2-0 win at home; At home to Newcastle United 20th March 1999 2-0 win; At home to Derby County 17th April 1999 in 5-1 win; and at home to Leeds United on 1st May 1999 in a 1-5 loss.

23. Paolo won the 'BBC Goal of the Season' award in 1999-2000 season. Who did he score his wonder goal against?

Answer: Wimbledon

A spectacular volley from a Trevor Sinclair cross beat keeper Neil Sullivan from an amazing angle. West Ham United won 2-1 on March 26th 2000.

24. Which goalkeeper tried to fool di Canio by putting his arm up and standing still only to see the Italian wizard score and send the keepers team out of the FA Cup?

Answer: Fabian Bartez

The Manchester United 'keeper, tried to convince di Canio that he was offside, but Paolo was having none of it as he scored the only goal, in a famous 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

25. Season 2002/03 was a bad one for West Ham United in which they were relegated. However, they did beat London rivals Chelsea twice, but did Di Canio score in both matches?

Answer: Yes

He scored in a 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge, and a 1-0 win at Upton Park, but it was not enough to see West Ham relegated and perhaps the end of Paolo di Canio as a Hammer.

Source: Author doomed

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